ESPN's Jon Gruden confident Cleveland Browns' Brandon Weeden is 'going to be a good pro quarterback'

Summary of 2 articles · Updated Aug 30, 2013

Before this year's NFL draft, ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said the Cleveland Browns didn't have to take another quarterback. As the regular season is about to begin, Gruden continues to believe Brandon Weeden can become a legitimate starting quarterback. Does… (more) Gruden think it's a make-or-break season for Weeden? “Well, that’s a tough one there. What impresses Gruden the most is Weeden's strong arm and his ability to throw in tight windows. “I think they need to build around Weeden and improve the receiving corps, let them work themselves through this new offense,” the former Tampa Bay and Oakland coach said. "It’s easy to say it’s make or break, but who are you going with next year? I mean, they’ve changed quarterbacks more than any team in NFL history in the last 20 years since they've been back in Cleveland. He started off the preseason strong, completing 18 of 25 passes in his first two preseason games for 229 yards and three touchdowns.

Gruden expresses confidence in Weeden

Before this year's NFL draft, ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said the Cleveland Browns didn't have to take another quarterback. As the regular season is about to begin, Gruden continues to believe Brandon Weeden can become a legitimate starting quarterback. “I…